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  • Happy Holidays (2008)
  • Not Rated
    103 min | Comedy
Happy Holidays (2008)
Not Rated
103 min | Comedy

"Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually ...See more"Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually finding common ground. It's also about perception vs. reality, and how more often than not we make things much more difficult for ourselves than they need to be. In the film, the lead characters have conflicting perspectives on life: Alden is a recent convert to Judaism. He currently lives in Chicago, but is constantly on the move. Alden has major commitment issues. Kirby is a staunch Catholic, who uses his faith to justify his moral lapses. Kirby is in town from Baltimore, where he lives with his wife and kids. And Patrick still lives in his parents' house in Connecticut (which he purchased from them; they live in Maine.) A self-proclaimed Atheist, Patrick is also one of the only openly gay men in town. Patrick's parents, coincidentally, have major issues with the fact that he's gay (or so he thinks...). The story really centers on Patrick, whose life is becoming more and more complicated, especially around the holidays. Not only is he dealing with his parents' lack of acceptance for his lifestyle (or his own perception of their lack of his acceptance), but he is also trying to figure out where his relationship stands with his partner, Kevin. Should he stay with Kevin? Should he continue living in his parents' house? What does he want to do with his life? Patrick conveniently puts these issues on hold while he attempts to help his friends with their problems. Alden arrives a day before Christmas Eve. He is running from his longtime girlfriend who has just proposed to him. Kirby arrives the same day, but he's in town for his estranged father's funeral. Patrick and his friends spend the next forty-eight hours trying to relive the past. In doing so, they ultimately discover that the past isn't exactly as they remembered. They literally dig up old memories in the form of a time capsule, and with the help of a bottle of Patrick's uncle's wine, an old copy of TV Guide, and the effervescent music of Billy Ocean, the guys are transported back to the 1980s. But, the reality of the present is more powerful than any fond recollection of the past. Finding themselves stuck in the present, they must come to terms with who they are now, not only as friends, but also as adults. "Happy Holidays" is a story about perception, personal beliefs, and in the end, acceptance. It's funny, thought provoking, and moving, but also poignant, and at times, hilarious. The holidays will never be the same! Written by Anonymous See less
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Zack Hexum (as Zachary Hexum)
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2008 (United States)

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51 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Hungerford
Patrick Donovan Patrick Donovan   See fewer
John B. Crye
Alden J. Winslow III Alden J. Winslow III   See fewer
Thomas Rhoads
Kirby Chase Kirby Chase   See fewer
Michael Emanuel
Mr. Donovan Mr. Donovan   See fewer
Bill Daly
Kevin Kevin   See fewer
Suzanne Beers
Annabelle Annabelle   See fewer
Jim Blanchette
Father Gregory Father Gregory   See fewer
Diane Chambers
Barbara Barbara   See fewer
Kyle Clark
Nativity Play Kid #1 Nativity Play Kid #1   See fewer
Noah Crawford
Young Kirby (scenes deleted) Young Kirby (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Mike D'Alonzo
Funeral Director Funeral Director   See fewer
Ruth de Sosa
Mrs. Donovan Mrs. Donovan   See fewer
Heidi Favia
Restaurant Patron #2 Restaurant Patron #2   See fewer
James Ferguson
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
Elaine Anne Furst
Maureen / ex-wife Maureen / ex-wife   See fewer
Michelle Gardner
Mandy (as Michelle L. Gardner) Mandy (as Michelle L. Gardner)   See fewer
Christopher David Gourlay
Barney Chase (deceased) Barney Chase (deceased)   See fewer
Tory Green
Nativity Play Kid #5 Nativity Play Kid #5   See fewer
Rif Haffar
Gordon Gordon   See fewer
Zack Hexum
AM Radio DJ (as Zachary Hexum) AM Radio DJ (as Zachary Hexum)   See fewer
Erin Howie
Mrs. Wilson's Daughter Mrs. Wilson's Daughter   See fewer
Denise Langhammer
Bar Patron #2 Bar Patron #2   See fewer
Tayler Lynch
Young Patrick (scenes deleted) Young Patrick (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Daniel Madden
Nativity Play Kid #3 Nativity Play Kid #3   See fewer
Nicholas Madden
Nativity Play Kid #4 Nativity Play Kid #4   See fewer
Charlene Maguire
Bar Patron #1 Bar Patron #1   See fewer
Miles Matthews
Nativity Play Kid #2 Nativity Play Kid #2   See fewer
Max
Job (scenes deleted) Job (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Tom Misuraca
Restaurant Patron #1 Restaurant Patron #1   See fewer
Kirk Moody
EMT #1 EMT #1   See fewer
Michael A. Neil
Cab Driver Cab Driver   See fewer
Christopher Grant Pearson
Jon (as Christopher Grant) Jon (as Christopher Grant)   See fewer
Elise N. Petrocelli
Young Girl on Street Young Girl on Street   See fewer
Nicole A. Petrocelli
Mom on Street Mom on Street   See fewer
Ramona Rhoades
Mrs. Whitman Mrs. Whitman   See fewer
R.J. Schines
Young Alden (scenes deleted) Young Alden (scenes deleted)   See fewer
David Schneider
Dine R. Patron Dine R. Patron   See fewer
Lizbeth Scordo
Pet Store Customer Pet Store Customer   See fewer
Lora Severn
Restaurant Patron #3 (as Lori Severn) Restaurant Patron #3 (as Lori Severn)   See fewer
Chris Soldevilla
Father Carmichael (scenes deleted) Father Carmichael (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Jim Stoddard
Custodian Custodian   See fewer
Eileen T'Kaye
Mrs. Richardson Mrs. Richardson   See fewer
Nan Taylor
Yarn Store Manager Yarn Store Manager   See fewer
John Zagorski
EMT #2 EMT #2   See fewer
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